My friend who makes "Daal Kolhapuri" does not call it "daal kolhapuri". After all, it's the daily daal at her home and she doesn't need to add the suffix "Kolhapuri" to it. But I added the suffix because it sounds delicious. :-DDaal Kolhapuri
Ingredients
1/2 cup toor daal, boiled
1/2 - 1 tsp Kolhapuri Masala (or more if you dare!)
Salt to taste
1 tomato, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped
Tempering
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/8 tsp fenugreek seeds (optional)
1/4 tsp asafoetida
Garnish
1 tbsp chopped cilantro/coriander leaves
1/2 tbsp coconut
Accompaniment
Ghee
Method
1. Pressure cook daal, mash and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a saucepan. Add all the ingredients for tempering.
3. Add garlic and onions. Saute for about 5 minutes till onions are soft.
4. Add tomatoes and kolhapuri masala. Saute for 5 more minutes.
5. Now add mashed daal, salt and water. Bring to boil.
6. Lower the gas and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Garnish with cilantro & coconut.
8. Serve hot with rice or chapati. Keep a container of ghee on side so everyone can help themselves per their own wish.
Note -
1. The consistency of this daal is very thin. However, you can decide it per your own liking.
2. To get the right flavor, Kolhapuri masala is a must. You can substitute chili powder if you like, but the taste will not be same.
3. I have substantially reduced the quantity of oil.
12 comments:
The color sure looks hott!!! Lovely recipe Meera!
They have Medhuvada maker? Never knew ti. I do have chakli maker from Anjali, bought in India 10yrs ago. Love to get that Medhu vada maker, will search. Oh, I am getting my Ultra Grind" wet grinder today from Atlanta, can't wait to make idlis with it.YAY!
Dal Kolhapuri looks fabulous, my "to make" list is growing. I made your Usal with gravy for Poori, kids loved it, lot less spicy! :)
Beautiful and delicious.
looks very nice..never tried kholapuri masala
u always come up with authentic dishes,..btw i ublished chicken kolhapuri today,..:-)
Simple and delicious recipe :)
Just saw that Anjali MV maker, so sturdy and all steel too. Mine is very delicate and not worth $15 at all, might break after few uses.I will google for Anjali.Thanks Meera! :)
I have tasted this once long back...nice recipe
yummy and simple recipe but i wonder what is this kolhapuri masala? if u wudhave briefly mention it, it wud have be nice.
Purnima:
Thanks.
Asha:
I can't tell you how droolworthy your pictures are. Ultra grind sounds wonderful. I was thinking of buying it when I go to India next time. Didn't know it's available here as well. Thanks for trying Usal.
HC:
Thanks!
Ashwini:
I got quite a few emails asking about Kolhpuri masala. Unfortunately I dont have the recipe since my friend sends it to me. I will try if I get the recipe.
Priyanka:
Thanks. Will check our your kolhapuri chicken too. I made it long back.
Pavithra K:
Thanks!
Asha:
Glad you got to see the picture of Anjali Meduvda maker.
Vanamala:
Thanks!
Shaikh:
You are right. Many friend asked me about Kolhpuri masala through emails too. Unfortunately, I don't have the recipe. This masala is used in the households of Kolhapur in Maharashtra. They refer to it as "chutney" too. It's a red, spicy & dry masala powder. My friend uses it for making subzi, daal and even meat curries. If I get the recipe, I will surely post it on the blog. Thanks for your suggestion.
Kolhapuri Masala is not available off the shelf in any market. One needs to know a Kolhapuri for the recipe! Similarly another excellent Masala thet is not available in the markets is that of Gulbarga/ Hyderabad Non-veg masala, specialized by Muslims! It predominantly contains Poppy seed and Copra (dry coconut) with lots of other ingredients in right proportions. Some Kolhapuri and Gulbarga/Hyderabad should help!
CK:
Welcome to my blog. No wonder, I couldn't find Kohapuri masala on the shelf anywhere. I even googled it but couldn't see marketed by any brand. So I guess, you need to have a Kolhapuri friend to get it. I am lucky to get my supply from a generous Kolhapuri friend. & also get Malvani masala from another generous friend!! Gulbarga masala sounds delicious. I didn't know about it. Thanks for sharing.
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